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worcestershire - 75% discount on Christmas crackers
For anyone who can bear to think about next Christmas! Webbs of Wychbold garden centre is selling boxes of 12 deluxe crackers for £1.75, there were plenty being put out today. There were 2 colour choices, red/gold mixed, and cream. Other decorations also had the 75% discount. The Webbs calendar was also reduced to £1, the…
Can You recommend a venue to hire for grown up birthday party - GLOUCESTERSHIRE AREA
Hi, Im looking for a venue to hold a party for ME ME ME in either Gloucestershire/Warwickshire, that sort of direction, in September 09. I live in northern Ireland but all my family and friends are in England, so Ive looked at hiring a cottage and even found one that would be happy for me to have 40 careful friends over…
Eating out in London Tips please
HI I am at an Exhibition at Olympia from Tuesday to Saturday next week, staying at Battersea. Can anyone let me know of any good resturant, eating out offers around. I'm someone that cooks from scratch at home, so not good with fast food, or places like weatherspoons where low quality food is just heated and served. Any…
tesco, clifton moor, york
choking for a cuppa tea, good old Tesco, we'll go there Arghhhh, couldnt find the cafe, have they closed it down
St Albans
Me and my boyfriend are gong for a day out to St Albans. We're looking for any tips on what to do/where to go etc. Also any one know any good places to park that aren't *too* expensive??? TIA
Leicestershire Car Boot Sales?
Hi all, Does anybody know if there are any car boot sales on this weekend in Leicestershire? Thanks in advance J
London anyone know of good deals
esp on accommodation for 2 in Feb, but also maybe discounts on entry to attractions etc..thankyou :j
London newspaper subs with great freebies!
Hi, I just signed up first for Sunday Times free delivery within M25, with no fixed time on subscription, they are giving 6 free cinema tickets including Odeon, Vue or Picturehouse. Also, The Independent are giving 50 or 100 pound Marks and Spencer vouchers for 3 or 6 months of subscription. Only catch is if you want out…
Brighton car servicing - any recommendation?
Can anyone recommend a good garage in Brighton for servicing? I just bought an old Ford Mondeo and want to take it in for the 100k mile service. Preferably good independant but might consider an official Ford dealer. Alternatively, if anyone in Brighton is a mechanic and wants to earn some money servicing the car, send me…
good VALUE (not cheap) day spas Essex?
Hi I am going for a once (in a lifetime or at least 10 years!) pamper day. I have had a very tough year and decided to splurge some of an unexpected windfall on a spa/pamper type day. I am also paying for a dear friend to come along too as she has also had an awful year too. Budget: £400 tops, expecting to spend £300-£400…
Newcastle - airport parking
Does anyone know if you can leave your car overnight at the Metro park and rides in Newcastle? We are going on a three-day break, but airport parking is going to cost more than the hol itself and due to an early flight public transport all the way ain't an option. Can't find any info on the Nexus website.
cheap places/things to do around Poole
We will be staying near Poole at Easter and love to find places to go that don't cost an arm and a leg! We love walking along nice beaches and finding the good local fish and chip shops too. We have 2 children 9 and 7. Any ideas? Thanks
Romford Alliance & Leicester
Apologies if this is the wrong forum, but I just wondered if somebody could help. I need to pay in some cheques made to a company and the company bank is Alliance & Leicester and the nearest branch is Romford. Only problem is I work in Grays and there's no branch there. I urgently need to deposit the cheques as it is for a…
Wedding Fair 15th Feb 09 at The Ship Inn, Alveston, Bristol
Between 12noon and 4pm, refreshments are provided and admission is free. Address is: The Ship Inn, Thornbury Road, Alveston, Bristol BS35 3LL Tel: 01454 412521, contact Karen or Donna. Thanks!
London Bars 50% off in January
http://www.latenightlondon.co.uk/january/what.html
London: Free tickets to the London Art Fair
I just got this in a newsletter email so I'm just going to cut & paste. Sounds like a good offer: The Sesame Art Gallery is offering 75 free tickets to the London Art Fair this weekend (16th-18th Jan). Normal entry costs £15. To claim your ticket you'll need a voucher for this offer from www.AfterWorkDeals.com. Then just…
Chelmsford & South Woodham- Free Swimming
There is free swimming for all at the Chelmsford swimming pool from 1st January until the end March. This is for everyone but is obviously subject to when the pools are open and they do close for swimming clubs etc. If you haven't swum for a while it seems like a good time to get going again. Official MoneySavingExpert.com…
50% off food bill at Savina-Liverpool
:j 50 % off the food bill @ Savina in liverpool- fab mexican food:beer: mon-thursday before 7pm on the a la carte menu one voucer per table- no more than 4 people use by 29th january http://www.savinarestaurant.co.uk/newsletters/50_offer.pdf
hairdressers for children in Kent
Hi, I know of a couple of hairdressers in Surrey that are for children. I think they sit in cars, and there is a television on for them to watch children's programmers, etc, etc. Is there a hairdressers like that in Kent, nr Maidstone anywhere at all? Thanks very much in advance.
Polegate Car Parking space
Hi - does anyone live near to Polegate train Station and have a garage or driveway I could park my car in for four days a week? I'd be willing to pay £50 a month for a garage or £40 for a driveway I can supply references and would be willing to pay 6 months in advance. Hope someone can help me and earn some money at the…

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